ODOT Mechanic, PN 20061906
State of Ohio · Sidney, OH · 1 wk ago
Manufacturing$25.61–$31.47/hrContract
Transportation – District 07 | 2190 State Route 29, Sidney, OH 45365 | Permanent full‑time, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $25.61–$31.47/hr | Classified, OCSEA bargaining unit | Contact: Amy Siegel, amy.siegel@dot.ohio.gov
Responsibilities
- Perform repairs and other related mechanical work on cars, trucks, and equipment.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain records of repairs and maintenance.
Qualifications
- 24 months of experience in automotive repair and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and/or all types of equipment identified by the agency.
- Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required if the motor equipment is of a type and size regulated by Ohio Revised Code sections 4506.01 and 4506.12.
- OR 12 months as an ODOT Mechanic Trainee (class 52151) with the same CDL requirement as above.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience meeting the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment, except for mandated licensure.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period.
- Paid time off: vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.).
- Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).
Benefits eligibility depends on several factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.
Additional Information
- Overtime eligible under FLSA standards.
- One‑year probationary period for all bargaining‑unit new hires.
- Position filled under the OCSEA/AFSCME collective bargaining agreement.
- Criminal background check required; individual assessment of prior convictions will be conducted before any exclusion.
- Pre‑employment urinalysis for illegal drug use required; a positive result disqualifies the applicant.
- Subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations (49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382), which prohibit marijuana use, including medical marijuana.
- Medical marijuana is not accepted as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.
- Selected applicants must register as a driver in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse (https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register) per 49 CFR 382.703.